Full Title: Industrial Electrification Technologies Booklet
Author(s): Better Plants
Publisher(s): Better Plants
Publication Date: July 14, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
Electrification refers to transitioning from fuel-powered systems to electrically-powered alternatives. In an industrial context, this primarily refers to the electrification of process heat, but there are also widespread opportunities to electrify space heating and cooling as well as onsite transportation (e.g., forklifts). Electrification does not refer to one particular technology, but a wide range of technologies that use different methods to transfer electrical energy into a usable form – usually heat. Organizations pursue electrification for a variety of reasons. In many cases, electrified technologies can improve energy efficiency and enhance productivity. Some electric technologies can be safer and easier to maintain than their fuel-fired alternatives, and some can eliminate downtime and improve product quality. These diverse benefits can add up to significant cost savings for manufacturers. In some cases, electrification can also reduce emissions, though the magnitude (and even the direction) of that impact depends on several factors, including the emissions intensity of the fuel being replaced and the emissions intensity of the electricity used to power the newly electrified alternative.